In the United States, the average price of pumpkins during Halloween had dropped slightly, from about 5.4 U.S. dollars per pumpkin in 2022 to 5.24 dollars in 2023.

Pumpkin carving

Halloween is a very popular holiday in the United States and carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns is a tradition in many families. As the price for individual pumpkins decreased in 2023, plans to carve pumpkins for Halloween increased. In 2023, over 154 million people in the U.S. planned to carve a pumpkin, increasing from about 149 million the previous year.

U.S. pumpkin production

In 2022, the United States produced about 16.5 million centum weight (cwt) of pumpkins, about 25 percent more than was produced in 2020. Along with the increase in production, the per capita consumption of pumpkins also increased to five and a half pounds of fresh pumpkin per capita.

The average pumpkin import price stood at $829 per ton in May 2025, rising by 2.5% against the previous month.

Zambia Average Prices: Pumpkin Leave 1 Kg data was reported at 5.800 ZMW in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.630 ZMW for Apr 2018. Zambia Average Prices: Pumpkin Leave 1 Kg data is updated monthly, averaging 3.324 ZMW from Jun 2007 (Median) to May 2018, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.690 ZMW in Aug 2017 and a record low of 2.071 ZMW in Mar 2008. Zambia Average Prices: Pumpkin Leave 1 Kg data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Zambia – Table ZM.P002: Average Price: Selected Products.

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Statistical data are compiled to serve as a source of agriculture and food statistics for the province of Ontario. Data are prepared primarily by Statistics and Economics staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, in co-operation with the Agriculture Division of Statistics Canada and various government departments and farm marketing boards.

In June 2023, the cost of pumpkins in South Africa increased by 7% to $738 per ton (FOB) compared to the previous month.

The global pumpkin market rose slightly to $25B in 2024, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8.2%. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

For the seventh year in a row, the U.S. pumpkin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.4% to $2B in 2024. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +100.8% against 2015 indices.

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South Korea All Stores: Veg: Sweet Potato: Pumpkin: Price: Avg data was reported at 961.000 KRW/0.1 kg in 18 Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 859.000 KRW/0.1 kg for 04 Apr 2025. South Korea All Stores: Veg: Sweet Potato: Pumpkin: Price: Avg data is updated weekly, averaging 855.000 KRW/0.1 kg from Mar 2021 (Median) to 18 Apr 2025, with 111 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,890.000 KRW/0.1 kg in 22 Apr 2022 and a record low of 498.000 KRW/0.1 kg in 19 Nov 2021. South Korea All Stores: Veg: Sweet Potato: Pumpkin: Price: Avg data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Consumer Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.P001: Price of Necessities. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Sri Lanka Wholesale Price: Pettah Market: Pumpkins data was reported at 51.000 LKR/kg in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.000 LKR/kg for Oct 2018. Sri Lanka Wholesale Price: Pettah Market: Pumpkins data is updated monthly, averaging 19.000 LKR/kg from Jan 1995 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 287 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160.000 LKR/kg in Jul 2016 and a record low of 3.900 LKR/kg in Mar 1996. Sri Lanka Wholesale Price: Pettah Market: Pumpkins data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.P002: Wholesale Price: By Commodity.

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State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Average Producer Price: Pumpkin data was reported at 5.560 ILS/kg in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.685 ILS/kg for 2016. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Average Producer Price: Pumpkin data is updated yearly, averaging 4.180 ILS/kg from Dec 2009 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.560 ILS/kg in 2017 and a record low of 3.292 ILS/kg in 2010. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Average Producer Price: Pumpkin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.P003: Average Producer Price: Agriculture.

Peru Average Wholesale Price: Vegetable: Pumpkin data was reported at 1.380 PEN/kg in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.300 PEN/kg for May 2018. Peru Average Wholesale Price: Vegetable: Pumpkin data is updated monthly, averaging 1.300 PEN/kg from Jan 2014 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.800 PEN/kg in Apr 2017 and a record low of 0.965 PEN/kg in Jan 2014. Peru Average Wholesale Price: Vegetable: Pumpkin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Information Science. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.P002: Wholesale Price: PEN.

In March 2025, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $1,140 per ton, surging by 1.8% against the previous month.

In 2020, global pumpkin imports reached $1.6B, the highest level over the past decade. The U.S. remains the largest importer of pumpkins, with a 37%-share of the total figure. Last year, Canada, the Netherlands and the UK saw the highest spikes in pumpkin purchases from abroad, while supplies to Japan have moderately reduced. In 2020, the average pumpkin import price rose by +20% compared to the previous year. Ukraine, Algeria and Italy constitute the countries with the highest per capita consumption. China, India and the U.S. feature as the largest consuming markets in 2020.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location

In 2025, the average price of a 16-pound turkey during Thanksgiving in the United States (U.S.) amounted to 21.50 U.S. dollars. All other ingredients were within the price range of 1.36 and 4.16 U.S. dollars. Pumpkin pie mix cost the American consumer on average 4.16 U.S. dollars. A one pound vegetable tray with carrots and celery came to 1.36 U.S. dollars. Historic prices for Thanksgiving dinner ingredients in the U.S. The meaning of Thanksgiving for around two-thirds of Americans is to spend time with the family or to be thankful. Moreover, for almost half of Americans, Thanksgiving means having a good meal. Costs for Thanksgiving dinners have mostly decreased in 2025, after showing a significant price spike in recent years. In fact, 2022 experienced the largest year-over-year percentage price increases for Thanksgiving dinner items in the U.S. since 2008. In comparison to the previous year, the prices for potatoes dropped, while other key ingredients still got more expensive in 2023 compared to 2022. Shopping during Thanksgiving weekend The Thanksgiving weekend typically refers to Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. According to a recent survey on the topic, approximately 32 percent of U.S. consumers were planning to spend between 100 and 199 U.S. dollars for Thanksgiving in 2025. The main shopping location for U.S. consumers during Thanksgiving is the grocery store, where nearly three-quarters of consumers do their shopping. Mass retailers are on the list of locations to shop at for over half of U.S. shoppers during the Thanksgiving weekend.

The average pumpkin import price stood at $1,255 per ton in March 2025, flattening at the previous month.

The average pumpkin export price stood at $1,322 per ton in February 2025, approximately reflecting the previous month.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location